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Reports relating to Michael Thompson; David Ewan McNeish

A response to the Society and Registers of Scotland Q&A on the Land Register arrear, published last month

Recent work of the Society's policy committees, covering Circular Economy Bill; Environmental Standards Scotland; victims in the justice system; abortion: safe access zones; Disability Commissioner

A teambuilding challenge with a difference, in aid of charity

In association with Clio: Clio has published a “How to” guide for those looking for practical help

CPD for lawyers delivered from outside the law? Shaping Your Success, devised by the Law Society of Scotland and Hey Legal, is a free resource for progressive lawyers who get to shape what they watch

Litigators are always likely to have to face some curve balls, but there are good risk management habits that can be practised to minimise some of the common hazards

Although many fear for the future, we can make it better than the past

Some more practice points based on the author’s years of experience

The quarterly AML column highlights the importance of the practice wide risk assessment, and AML record keeping, as part of a practice’s compliance steps

Advice column: One of my team is acting strangely but won’t discuss how she is

Correspondence on sex and gender; personal injury cold calls; Registers of Scotland arrear

Review of Deportation: A Practical Guide (McIndoe and Tracey)

Collected news of Scottish legal appointments and practice changes

The September 2022 selection of leisure reading, chosen by the Journal's book review editor

David Gordon is convener of the Society’s Regulatory Committee, which oversees all its regulatory functions, operating independently of Council. It is chaired by and 50% comprised of non-solicitors

The author argues that Dobbs v Jackson was correctly decided having regard to US constitutional jurisprudence, and rebalances the interests of the state as protector of the unborn child, and the mother

An English decision has helped clarify charity trustees’ powers and duties where investments would conflict with the charity’s purposes, and reflects guidance published by OSCR

An Outer House decision has clarified the status of bribery as a cause of action in Scotland, and the evidence allowed and standard of proof to be applied in proving it

The issue of the relevant date has come under scrutiny in some recent decisions. This article considers these cases, against the background of the previous case law

The Commons Women & Equalities Committee has made various proposals to support menopausal women in the workplace; but is the Government likely to act?

As they begin their second three-year term, the In-house Lawyers’ co-conveners tell of what has been achieved in their first term and what they hope will come next

The reversal of Roe v Wade in the USA has reignited the debate around abortion rights. This article considers the current law in Scotland, and the issue of protest-free zones at abortion clinics

As the ICCA Congress to be hosted in Edinburgh approaches at last, where is arbitration in Scotland – and where should it be? The author offers a personal view